Who should replace Valentin Rongier?
CM/CDMStade Rennais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentin Rongier's profile ↗
Valentin Rongier is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Stade Rennais in Ligue 1, with 31 appearances, 2 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Rongier, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) stands out with a tactical fit score of 84/100, alongside Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson, both with fit scores of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Declan Ricesimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €114m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | Bruno Guimarãessimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €72m | 93 | 81 |
| 8 | Mauro Júniorsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €19m | 93 | 80 |
| 9 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €31m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Luka Modrićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 41 | €3.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valentin Rongier
≈ 100% Valentin Rongier · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Valentin Rongier · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Valentin Rongier · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Valentin Rongier?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Declan Rice (Arsenal) does the closest job to Valentin Rongier, at 95/100 on profile. Elliot Anderson and James Garner follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Valentin Rongier?
Yes — Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Valentin Rongier?
Doppel learns Valentin Rongier's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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